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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
$1,499.00
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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and other drugs reflects the role of workers who work under broad supervision and guidance and provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues.
They can provide counselling, referral and promotion services. These workers require high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drugs use and misuse.
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete at least 160 hours of Work Placement.
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Course Fees
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$1499
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Weekly Payment Plan
$50
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Initial payment on Enrolment
$200
(Upfront Deposit Fee $150 + First instalment $50)
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Ongoing instalments 40 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 41 Total Course Fee: $2200
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC53215
Course Title: Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Duration: 24 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 22 units in total, including 16 core units and 6 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 160 hours of work placement in a suitable organisation offering alcohol and drug counselling in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1499
Payment Plan $2200 (weekly payments of $50)
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 16 Core Units and 6 Elective Units.
Core Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCAOD001 Work in alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
- CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
- CHCAOD008 Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCPRP002 Collaborate in professional practice
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
- HLTAID011* Provide first aid
*HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is required to be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC. We recommend consulting St John’s Ambulance
Elective Units
- CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
- CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 160 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Case Worker (Community Services)
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Community Support Worker
- Outreach Officer (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
- Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
- Assistant Community Health Worker
- Assistant Community Worker
- Mental health Support Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
Free Student Membership with Certified Practising Counsellors Australia
Certified Practising Counsellors Australia supports students undertaking counselling studies. To show their support, they’re offering free memberships to their organisation for current counselling students. Get all the benefits of membership and get to know the industry you’re preparing to enter by joining today.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC53215 Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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